Mountain Biking - question: the right Marzocchi

if i could have found this by searching, then i apologize. but anyway...i'm looking into purchasing a '04 Marzocchi fork. the MX series is more in my price range, but i need to know which would be right for my bike, a Trek Fuel 90. i don't want to screw up the balance with too much travel, or too little travel. the it's either going to be a constant 85mm w/o lockout ot 105mm w/ lockout. 120mm i know will be too much, so i'm asking for adive on what to purchase..thanks.

If you've got a Fuel, I would think the Marathon series is more what you'd be after. The MX series would match that frame pretty well, just don't get any fork with more than 100 mm of travel or you'll compromise the handling.

Out of curiousity, why Marzocchi? I'm a big fan of Marzocchi, but they're more know for their plushness and strength. Not for being liteweight.

For a weight conscious fork, I'd steer (pun intended) more towards Manitou. Their mid-price BLACK forks are very good and the Skareb's have great stutter bump sensitivity. Plus the adjustable travel is a nice feature to have.

L8R

Forgot to ask, what is your budget?

There are some great deals on 2003 models currently.

L8R

main reason being their reputation for durability. i know too many people with blown seals on their Fox fork, rebuilt it, and still leaks. granted not ALL of them, but moreso than the people i know with Marzocchi. Manitou has ruined 3 rides for me by locking up. not on my bike, but on someone else's bike. i looked at the marathon line, i just didn't want to spend that much money, but if it's worth it, i most certainly will. i really do not want to screw with the bike's handling, that's why travel is a concern. also, i'm mostly just XC, no major jumps or extreme downhill. as far as budget goes, i'd like to keep it under $400, as much as possible.

Here's an '03 Marathon for under $400. http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product.aspx?i=FK703A10

L8R